Are you passionate about leading and growing successful pharmaceutical businesses? Do you have extensive experience in managing affiliates and driving commercial success in established markets?
Ascendis Pharma is seeking a General Manager for Germany to lead and further expand our commercial presence in this key market
Ascendis Pharma is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, United States and EU Commercial offices in Munich, Madrid, Milan, London and Paris.
We are applying our Trans Con technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of patients, science, and passion, we use our Trans Con® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs. Today, we have a growing pipeline of product therapies in development, each designed to be a best-in-class therapy.
The role
As General Manager, Germany, you will oversee the ongoing success of our established affiliate, ensuring the continued growth of our endocrinology portfolio. You will report directly to Anders With Fogstrup, Head of Europe 1, who is based in Copenhagen and work closely with global and regional teams to ensure alignment with Ascendis’ strategic goals.
The position is based in Munich.

Your key responsibilities will be

• Continue driving the performance of our German affiliate, ensuring strong financial and operational outcomes while maintaining P&L responsibility.
• Lead the execution of commercial strategies to optimize product performance and market share in the German market, while ensuring efficient processes and best practices across the affiliate.
• Identify new opportunities to expand our endocrinology pipeline and enhance our presence in the German market and ensure best in class launches going forward.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including KOLs, regulators, payors, and patient organizations, to maintain Ascendis’ reputation as a leader in rare disease endocrinology.
• Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Identify talent development opportunities and ensure the team is equipped to meet both current and future needs.
• Work closely with global and European teams to ensure local execution aligns with broader company objectives and to leverage global resources for local success.
• Ensure that all activities comply with regulatory and compliance requirements and that market access strategies are effectively implemented to maintain product availability and access.

Qualifications and skills

• A master’s degree in business administration, Health Policy, or Health Economics
• 10-15 years of experience in Market Access, Pricing/Reimbursement, Marketing, or Sales.
• A proven track record of leadership and commercial success in the German pharmaceutical market
• Experience managing established affiliates with P&L responsibility
• Strong relationships with key stakeholders in the German healthcare and regulatory ecosystem
• The ability to drive operational efficiency and optimize commercial outcomes
• A deep understanding of the market dynamics in rare disease and endocrinology
• Fluency in both English and German; additional European language skills are a plus

Key competencies
You are a strategic thinker with strong operational focus, adept at balancing long-term planning with hands-on execution to drive immediate results. A natural leader, you motivate teams and cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Building and managing key relationships with healthcare providers, regulators, and KOLs is one of your core strengths, ensuring the organization’s external partnerships are both strategic and impactful.
Adaptable and resilient, you thrive in dynamic environments, navigating market complexities and responding proactively to regulatory and competitive shifts. Your commercial acumen and proactive approach make you a key driver of growth and success
Apply now
Applications will be evaluated when received, so please apply as soon as possible.
For more details about the position or the company, please contact Tina Lorenzen at tlo@ascendispharma.com
If you are passionate about contributing to the field of rare diseases and eager to make a difference at Ascendis Pharma, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to advance therapeutic innovations and improve patient lives worldwide.